Laspino believes exploring ancient attitudes about orchids and their function, through the lens of art and culture, may shed some light on the present power orchids have on us – a power she believes can transform our future in terms of global stewardship.
“Patricia’s work marries together art and science, and makes it tangible in a way that people can receive and perceive,” said Jillian Casey, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. “Her orchid paintings explore and inform the viewer of the complex interdependencies and careful balances inherent in environments of orchids, which include every continent except for Antarctica.”
“We’re delighted host ‘Global Garden: Resonant Beauty’ as the first full exhibition of our 85th anniversary year,” said Melissa H. Mulrooney, Executive Director & CEO of the SM&NC. “Patricia Laspino’s floral portraits convey the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world and are designed to be the storytellers of nature’s wonders.”
Getting there
Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 151 and 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information call 203.977.6521 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.
Celebrating 85 years, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity and interaction, seeking to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for lifelong learning through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events that enhance the visitor’s experience of our unique site.
